Bill was a pitcher for the Baltimore Elite Giants, Baltimore Black Sox, Indianapolis Clowns, Nashville Cubs, Chattanooga Choo Choos and Birmingham Black Barons from 1939 to 1948

Barnes, William (Bill, Jimmy)

Career: 1941-41                    Position: p

Teams:

Baltimore Elite Giants ('41-42, '46),

Memphis   Red   Sox   ('43), 

 military   service ('44-'45),

 Indianapolis Clowns ('47)
Bats: Right               Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"                  Weight: 195
Born: Birmingham, Ala.

He had a combined 4-4 league record for the last three years before World War II. After a stint in the armed forces, the big right-handed hurler returned to the Baltimore Elite Giants for the 1946 season before